Locals named hockey all-stars

The Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association All-Star Game takes place Thursday, Feb. 2, with several locals selected to participate. The puck drops at 7:15 p.m. at the McKendree Metro Rec…

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Semi-pro baseball honor

Another local resident received the recent announcement that he will be inducted into the National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame in 2023.  Paul Baillargeon of Millstadt, who has served as…

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WHS speech team keeps winning

The Waterloo High School speech team is continuing its winning ways during the 2022-23 school year. Waterloo’s Performance in the Round cast competed in the state tournament last year after…

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Bryant on senate leadership team

As the 103rd General Assembly begins its work in Springfield, State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has been named assistant Republican leader for the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus by Sen. John…

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Maeystown to get new mayor

After the April election, Maeystown will have a new mayor as Greg Backes is running unopposed for the seat. Current Maeystown Mayor John Valentine did not submit an application to…

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Puppy love in Monroe County

In a span of 15 minutes last Monday, the Helping Strays of Monroe County  animal shelter received two calls about separate instances of abandoned puppies in the area.  Six puppies…

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Splash pad talks flow

With a late June deadline getting closer by the day, the Waterloo Park District once again pushed a decision on its proposed splash pad to a future meeting. Waterloo Park…

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